Missouri detective who took his own life saves over 70 lives through organ donation

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City Police Det. Chris Garcia took his own life months ago, and through organ and tissue donations he will save up to 75 lives, according to WDAF.

Garcia joined law enforcement because he loved to help people, and he loved the work he did with KC police. He was awarded Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by the Missouri Narcotic Officers Association.

"He was a jokester. He liked doing crazy things, and he loved superheroes all his life. The thing is, he never realized he was our superhero, too," said Garcia's mother, Sylvia Langhammer.

Two months ago, he took his own life. Now, he's a hero helping people in a different way.